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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 314.53 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 314.53 and 145.08 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 314.53 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/314.53 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 314.53 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 45,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,632.01/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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